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This specialization is intended for people interested in politics and international affairs. You will learn about the United States and how its history, culture, politics, and foreign policy leave a significant impact on the world. You will also gain insights into US-India relations - which is the most important bilateral relationship among democracies of the world.

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Course 1: American Politics, Society, and History
Course 2: The Making of US Foreign Policy
Course 3: India-US Relations: Geopolitics, Culture, and Business

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How do geopolitics, business, culture, migration, and education shape the relationship between India and the United States? This course gives you a comprehensive understanding of the India-US relationship and the forces shaping this increasingly important global partnership.Explore the evolution of India-US strategic relations, from the post-independence era and Cold War to contemporary strategic cooperation. Examine defence engagement, the Indo-Pacific, the Quad, maritime security, military agreements, and the growing strategic partnership. Go beyond geopolitics to understand the economic and human dimensions of India-US ties. Analyse the US-India business relationship, including trade, technology, investment, entrepreneurship, and the influence of Indian businesses and expatriates. Explore the role of the Indian diaspora, migration policies, identity, and the sociopolitical impact of Indian Americans in the United States. You will also examine American culture, education and cultural exchanges, student mobility, intercultural differences, and the influence of Indian art, literature, food, and culture in the US. Whether you are interested in international relations, geopolitics, global business, diplomacy, US-India relations, migration, or cultural studies, this course will help you connect strategic, economic, social, and cultural perspectives to better understand one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
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Welcome to The Making of US Foreign Policy course! This course seeks to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the United States’ Foreign Policy (USFP). Through this course, you will look at the evolution of USFP from its founding to the present. You will analyze the role of the institutions which play a role in defining USFP. You will also explore how the USFP relies on trade and economic interdependence to define global economic relations.
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How does the United States’ history, political system, and diverse society shape the country—and its influence on the world? In this course, you’ll explore American politics, history, society, culture, and government through an interdisciplinary and historically informed lens. Build a strong foundation in the US Constitution, liberal constitutional democracy, federalism, civil liberties, civil rights, and the institutions that shape American politics. Go beyond government and discover the social forces that have transformed the United States. Examine the history of race and ethnicity, from enslavement and the Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement and Black Lives Matter. Explore the history of gender and women’s rights, including suffrage, feminism, changing social norms, and the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality. You’ll also investigate American culture through literature, music, film, regional identities, and the contributions of marginalised communities, while considering how American culture influences the wider world. Whether you’re interested in American politics, US history, political science, international relations, governance, social justice, or contemporary American society, this course will help you understand the institutions, historical developments, and social dynamics that continue to shape the United States.